RSIPF Color Party before the Parade
RSIPF Participate at the commemoration of His Majesty King Charles III
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), and the Police Band staged a colourful parade during the official ceremony commemorating the 77th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III at the National Stadium on 12 June 2026.
Today marked the third King’s Birthday celebration in Solomon Islands. There were six parade groups which were also part of the parade including the Scouts, Girl Guides, Brownies, Pathfinders, Girls’ Brigade, and Boys’ Brigade.
The Parade Commander for the official ceremony was Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Operations Lionel Kapisa.
During the parade, His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir David Tiva Kapu, accompanied by the Parade Commander and the Commissioner of Police, Ian Vaevaso, conducted an inspection of the participating platoons.
The parade was witnessed by several hundred people, including the Prime Minister, Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale, the Speaker of Parliament, Sir Patteson Oti, the Acting Chief Justice Rex Foukona, the Mayor of Honiara City Edward Siapu, other dignitaries; and members of the public.
His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir David Tiva Kapu, also led three cheers in honour of His Majesty King Charles III, followed by the delivery of his official address.
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(L-R) Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso, Prime Minister Mathew Wale, CPP Director Inspector Aipo Kabwere during the General Salute.
Color Party honouring the flag during the parade as Parade Commander looks on.
Color Party marching in to take position
CSSI Female platoon ‘at ease’ during the Parade
CSSI Female platoon during the march past.
CSSI Male Platoon during the parade.
H.E Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu at the Dais during the March Past.
H.E Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu inspecting the RSIPF Female Platoon during the parade.
H.E Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu inspecting the RSIPF Male Platoon during the parade.
H.E Sir Kapu flanked by the Commissioner of Police and the Governor General ADC during the Royal Salute.
Parade Commander Lionel Kapisa seeking permission from the Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso for the Parade to march off.
RSIPF Female Platoon during the Parade.
RSIPF Female Platoon during the parade
RSIPF Police Band and Australian Army Band marching during the parade
RSIPF Police Band and Australian Army Band putting on a ‘Haka’ perfomance during the parade.
RSIPF Police Band performing duing the parade